[snopercod]

In other words, gasoline.

No, it was Zep I.D. Red (Liquid) - a degreaser. And they never dumped it, it just evaporated away.

Zep I.D. Red is a fast-evaporating industrial degreaser designed for use where fast evaporation and no residue are desirable. This versatile, fast-evaporating liquid degreaser combines speed in cleaning with high solvent power, but without chlorinated solvents or ozone depleting compounds (ODCs), such as 1,1,1, trichloroethane. Zep I.D.Red leaves no residue and is non-corrosive to metals. It may be used in a variety of applications by spraying and/or wiping. Removes oil deposits, grease, dirt, tar and lubricating compounds from circuit boards, electrical contacts, electric motors, machinery parts, electronic equipment, molds, textiles, etc. It's non-emulsifying formula does not interfere with oil/water separators. It is a thin, colorless liquid with a mild, solvent odor.

Here's some more info:

Plant owner may face $1.5 billion in fines (EPA is at it again!) Posted by Gritty on 09/26/2003

EPA contests amount of fine [EPA continues to harass small NC business owner - mine] posted by snopercod on 09/27/2003

[snopercod]

I know that sometimes you keep "lists".

If you are of a mind to, there are five threads here that belong together. This thread, plus the ones in #19 and #32.

[Dan Evans]

This article reminded me of a story a few years back where a plant decided to recycle the benzine solvent they were using rather than pay fines or pay for the toxic disposal. The EPA officials decided they were still going to fine them for the amount they cycled through the plant.

I got a sneaky suspicion that the recyclers and toxic disposal companies are in bed with the EPA.